Cloudscape

When you have the intention to become conscious, remember thereafter now and then to renew that intention, so that you do not become unconscious again. Do this as often as is needed to remain conscious continuously, at least every minute; to do this, you might use a mantra, such as "I am aware" or "I live" to remember your intention quickly. Repeat your mantra whenever you catch yourself becoming les conscious than you want to be, and resolve at that moment to remain conscious for as long as you are able.

Similarly, oneironauts have made use of the mantra "I am dreaming" to prolong lucidity when finding their dreams to become less vivid. Analogously, one can use the mantra "I am living" to prolong mindfulness when finding one's awareness to become less vivid.

When you focus on our experience, you may sometimes feel anxieties as soon as you do so. If so, note that they are there, accept them as part of your experience, and do not give up.